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The sound of sirens echoed continuously in my ears as I sat on the bench with my knees pulled to my chest.

Through my half-closing eyes, I watched as the officers in green moved around in the station, each doing his or her business.

An officer sat on a chair in front of me, with a notepad in his hands, and his lips moved as he spoke to me.

But, here's the thing, I could barely hear him, as my mind fluttered between reality and fantasy.

It was obvious that I was under the rule of alcohol, but somehow, I managed to look sober to them.

"What's your name, miss?" He asked.

I cocked my head to him, and stretched my lips into a full smile, before pulling my words together.

"Keji Dolapo," I stuttered.

He nodded and continued bailing questions after questions at me, mostly about Enitan, while others were some personal ones which I, instead of answering, simply fumbled my way through it.

Even though I was sure that most of what I said was mumbo jumbo, the police dude seemed satisfied as he stood up, and walked to the rest.

I tried to listen in to what he said to the others, but their voices were incoherently too low for me, so I ignored them and peered through the pulls of people in search of Enitan, and luckily, I saw his back rested against the iron walls of the mini jail he was placed in with some four others, which I recognized to be some men from the club.

As if he felt my eyes on him, Enitan turned around, and our gazes met.

On seeing his face, my lips pulled down. He was hurt, I could tell from the bruise over his left eye, and the swelling that had quickly begun to form around his eye.

The only way to describe him was stupid.

Yes, Enitan was completely stupid. But, the fact remained that he had always been dim-witted whenever he stood up for me.

If not, why would he keep putting himself in dangerous situations, just because of my reckless decisions?

Too many times to count, Enitan has always got my back. Right from the first day, we met, up until now, all he had ever done was to stick with me, and I don't know why.

Yet, despite how many times I tell him off, he's always right there.

In all honesty, I couldn't imagine a life without him. Not that I couldn't live without him, because I can, it's just that it wouldn't be the same.

Enitan's lips pulled into a small smile, and my eyes lighted up.

Yes, he might be stupid, but he's my best friend, and I love him.

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On waking up the next day, I almost jumped out of bed, recalling the actions of the previous day, and the fact that my best friend was still locked up, and I couldn't recall bringing myself home.

Pulling on a sleeping robe, I stepped out of my room and made my way down the stairs, and to the main living area, where Dandelion and Tina sat, and I heaved a sigh.

"Guys, you're here?"

They both turned to me at once, just realizing that I was awake.

"Oh, Keji. How are you feeling?" Dan asked.

I raised an eyebrow. "I'm good. I look okay, don't I?"

Tina laughed. "You always look good, Keji," She complimented, "It's just that with the rough night you had, we hoped you'll be in bed a bit longer."

I waved her off. "Yeah. Yeah. I am good, okay?"

Unconvinced, they both nodded.

Without giving either of them a chance to speak, I continued. "Besides, all I have to worry about is Enitan. Where is he?"

Dan cleared his throat, immediately. "Well, he's still in the station."

I crossed my arms in front of my chest, and faced him, with a frown etched on my face. "Why is he still in the station?"

Seeing my expression, Dan chuckled. "You know I can't actually bail him out instantly?"

Realizing that he was right, I sighed. "I get it. But, Enitan can't spend another night in there. He's there because of me."

Tina cut in. "That is false, Keji. Enitan acted out without thinking. We're just glad that almost all the customers in that bar didn't recognize you, or they were too drunk to give a damn."

"I know what you mean," I said, "But, it's all partially my fault. Eni warned me off the booze."

Dandelion chimed in. "He shouldn't have taken you to the club in the first place."

I couldn't just stand there and listen as they planted the fault on Enitan. All he wanted was for me to loosen up, and have a good time. But, I ended up drinking too much and making a big fool out of the both of us.

"Listen, guys, I know Eni made a wrong choice, and I messed up big time," I pointed out, "But, we can't keep blaming each other, can we?"

This seemed to hit a note in the atmosphere of the room, as both Tina and Dandelion went quiet, as they both weighed the words that just flew out of my mouth. I also crashed into the nearby sofa, still feeling the heaviness of sleep in my eyes.

For a minute or so, no one said a word to the other, and we all remained in silence.

Then, Dandelion brought out his cellphone, stood up, and walked out of the house, leaving both I and Tina.

"You're right, Keji," Tina spoke up, "No one is to be blamed. We just need to be glad that there are lesser damages this time around."

I gave a faint smile to this, but I couldn't shake off the feeling that this would not be the last time we'll do this.

Somehow, Enitan would find himself in trouble again, and I would be the genesis of it, as usual.

Dandelion walked back into the house, pulling me out of my thoughts, as both I and Tina looked up to him.

His lips were pulled into a broad smile, and he said, "Good news! We're getting Enitan out today!"

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